Converting Improper to Mixed and Mixed to Improper

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number). For example, 9/4 is an improper fraction.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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Convert 24/17 to a mixed number.

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1 7/17

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that sum over the original denominator.

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Convert 3 5/8 to an improper fraction.

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29/8

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What is the first step in converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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Convert 12/5 to a mixed number.

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2 2/5

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What is the formula to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Improper Fraction = (Whole Number × Denominator) + Numerator / Denominator.

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Convert 4 1/2 to an improper fraction.

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9/2